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A Tofu Bear: Efficient

February 22, 2006 by 4 Comments

It’s a bear made out of tofu, and it feels like cashmere. Most bears are made with synthetic, petroleum-based materials. This one is spun with Soysilk, a by-product of tofu production. The bear has a home page and it’s available from Biltmore World Trade for $39. Story via Treehugger.

Filed Under: Baby & Kids Tagged With: bear, bears, biltmore, cashmere, home, petroleum, tofu, trade, Treehugger

Sustainable Kona Rugs at Crate & Barrel

September 30, 2004 by Leave a Comment

This Kona rug from Crate & Barrel is made from links of coconut wood (palmwood) and is harvested from palms that no longer bear fruit. The price ranges from $49 to $599. They also have other sustainable jute and sisal rugs. Thanks to Treehugger for the heads up.

Filed Under: Floor Coverings Tagged With: bear, bear fruit, coconut wood, crate barrel, fruit, jute and sisal rugs, palmwood, rug, Rugs, Treehugger